Books like Going Down Home with Daddy
Award winning
'Twas Nochebuena
Roseanne Thong, Sara Palacios, Roseanne Greenfield Thong, 2014
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates Hispanic culture through a vibrant Christmas narrative.
Enhances cultural awareness and diversity understanding.
Features rhythmic, rhyming text for phonetic development.
Encourages family bonding over shared holiday traditions.
'Twas Nochebuena
Roseanne Thong, Sara Palacios, Roseanne Greenfield Thong, 2014
Award winning
The Sound of Kwanzaa
Dimitrea Tokunbo, Lisa Cohen, 2008
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates Kwanzaa's cultural heritage and traditions.
Vibrant illustrations enhance the festive spirit.
Introduces key values: unity, creativity, and faith.
Supports cultural understanding and diversity awareness.
The Sound of Kwanzaa
Dimitrea Tokunbo, Lisa Cohen, 2008
Award winning
Faraway Home
Jane Kurtz, E.B. Lewis, 2000
32 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of adventure and belonging.
Stunning watercolor illustrations enhance storytelling.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Faraway Home
Jane Kurtz, E.B. Lewis, 2000
Award winning
Uptown
Bryan Collier, Ricky Smith, 2000
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant portrayal of urban life through engaging illustrations.
Inspires appreciation for community and diversity.
Encourages visual literacy and attention to detail.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.
Uptown
Bryan Collier, Ricky Smith, 2000
Award winning
Magnolia Flower
Zora Neale Hurston, Ibram X. Kendi, Loveis Wise, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Amistad Books for Young Readers, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Vibrant storytelling enchants and captivates young minds.
Illustrates resilience and courage through engaging narratives.
Fosters emotional growth and understanding in children.
Strengthens family bonds through shared reading sessions.
Magnolia Flower
Zora Neale Hurston, Ibram X. Kendi, Loveis Wise, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Amistad Books for Young Readers, 2022
Award winning
Yoon and the Christmas Mitten
Helen Recorvits, Gabi Swiatkowska, 2006
32 pages
Why to read
Explores cultural identity and adaptation.
Encourages empathy and understanding of diversity.
Beautiful illustrations complement engaging storyline.
Stimulates meaningful discussions on traditions and belonging.
Yoon and the Christmas Mitten
Helen Recorvits, Gabi Swiatkowska, 2006
Award winning
Crouching Tiger
Ying Chang Compestine, Yan Nascimbene, 2011
40 pages
Why to read
Explores Chinese culture through captivating storytelling.
Highlights intergenerational relationships and respect.
Illustrations enhance engagement and comprehension.
Encourages cultural awareness and personal identity.
Crouching Tiger
Ying Chang Compestine, Yan Nascimbene, 2011
Award winning
Soul Food Sunday
Winsome Bingham Bingham, C.G. Esperanza, Charles G. Esperanza, Sullivan Jones, 2021
48 pages
Why to read
Celebrates family traditions through cooking and sharing meals.
Strengthen bonds with intergenerational, culturally rich storytelling.
Enhances understanding of community and togetherness.
Vivid illustrations complement engaging, heartwarming narrative.
